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Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown. Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown
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Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown. Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Japanese diplomats Kogoro Takahira (seated, left) and Jutaro¯ Komura (seated, right) with two staff members, and W.H. Dennison, the American advisor to the Japanese delegation
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Adviser Advisor Ambassador Baron Komur Baron Komura Baron Takahira Commissary Delegate Diplomat Formal Jutaro Komura Kogaro Takahira Kogoro Takahira Komura Jutaro Marquis Komura Jutaro Negotiator Peace Talks Russo Japanese War Takahira Kogoro Treaty Treaty Of Portsmouth Dennison Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1905, captures a pivotal moment in international diplomacy: the Japanese Peace Commission in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America. Seated at the table are two prominent Japanese diplomats, Baron Kogoro Takahira (left) and Baron Jutaro Komura (right), deep in conversation with each other and with their American advisor, W.H. Dennison. The three men are dressed formally, with Takahira wearing the traditional Japanese robe and hat of a Marquis, and Komura in Western-style attire. The furniture and setting of the room exude an air of seriousness and importance, fitting for the negotiations that were taking place. The Japanese delegation had traveled to the United States to discuss the terms of the Treaty of Portsmouth, which would officially end the Russo-Japanese War. The war, which had begun in 1904, had seen significant losses on both sides and had raised tensions between Russia and Japan, as well as between Russia and other Western powers. The successful conclusion of the peace talks was a testament to the diplomatic skills of Takahira, Komura, and Dennison, and marked a turning point in Japanese history. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the people and events that shaped the world over a century ago. The formal setting, the serious expressions of the men, and the sense of history that permeates the image make it a valuable addition to any collection of historic photography.
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